No subscriptions. No minimums. Pay per token. Free tokens on sign-up.
Starting price. Actual cost varies by model. All prices in USD.
Prices updated live from OpenRouter routing. Final cost confirmed at time of request.
| Model | Input (per 1K tokens) | Output (per 1K tokens) | Context Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| gpt-4o | $0.004 | $0.016 | 128K |
| gpt-4o-mini | $0.00012 | $0.00048 | 128K |
| gpt-4-turbo | $0.01 | $0.03 | 128K |
| claude-3-5-sonnet | $0.003 | $0.015 | 200K |
| claude-3-5-haiku | $0.0008 | $0.004 | 200K |
| gemini-1.5-pro | $0.002 | $0.008 | 2M |
| gemini-1.5-flash | $0.000075 | $0.0003 | 1M |
| llama-3.1-70b | $0.00088 | $0.00088 | 128K |
| llama-3.1-8b | $0.00022 | $0.00022 | 128K |
| mistral-large | $0.002 | $0.006 | 128K |
| mistral-7b | $0.00014 | $0.00014 | 32K |
| qwen-2.5-72b | $0.001 | $0.003 | 32K |
Most models are cheaper through Lobsters Token than buying directly from the provider.
| Model | OpenAI Direct | Lobsters Token | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| gpt-4o input | $0.005 | $0.004 | 20% off |
| gpt-4o-mini input | $0.00015 | $0.00012 | 20% off |
| claude-3.5-sonnet input | $0.003 | $0.0024 | 20% off |
| gemini-1.5-pro input | $0.0035 | $0.002 | 43% off |
Yes, a valid payment method is required to purchase tokens. However, every new account receives 100,000 free tokens — so you can start building before spending anything.
Stripe-powered payments. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and many more. Payments are charged in USD.
Yes. Set daily, weekly, or monthly spending caps in your dashboard. We'll cut off usage when the limit is reached — no surprise bills.
We'll notify you at 80% and 100% of your spending limit. Your service won't be interrupted without advance notice.
Unused prepaid credits are refundable within 30 days of purchase. Contact support with your account details.
100,000 free tokens on sign-up. No time limit — use them whenever you're ready. Sufficient for ~5,000–10,000 ChatGPT-4 class queries.
Prices reflect OpenRouter's live routing fees plus our margin. They update periodically. The price at the time of your API call is what you pay.